Karl loosely referenced Rajasthan in a surprisingly rich and full Pre-Fall Collection for Chanel. Filled with wearable suits and new proportions for day, lux fabrics, and interesting beading, this show wasn’t filled with leftovers. It did what a Pre-Fall Collection should do: hint at a fresh direction.Floaty and ephemeral at moments, dark, mysterious, and layered at others…

…with occasional moments of red and pink.Congratulations Mr. Lagerfeld on one of the best collections of the season.

In this week’s quest for clearer skin, I bring you iS Clinical Active Serum, a product that – GASP and clutch your anus – actually delivers results.

iS Clinical Active Serum markets itself as a “multi-purpose formula designed to generate rapid and dramatic improvements in skin quality… diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven pigmentation, smooth texture, and is anti-acneic.” Apart from making up the word “acneic,” the serum more or less keeps its promises. Made of extracts of sugar cane (glycolic), bilberry (lactic), willow bark (salicylic) , and mushroom (kojic) with a kick of menthol for tingle, not sure exactly what it is about this serum, but I saw dramatic improvements in skin texture after a few uses. It reduces inflammation, fades healing spots, and brightens overall. The cooling effect makes me a little nostalgic for Sea Breeze.

If you are looking to give iS Clinical Active Serum a try, shop around. There is a wide variance in pricing across retailers, and it comes in a few different size bottles. Do your research and you can find a respectable deal. This effective serum is well worth the splurge.

If you are over powder consider mattifier. Mattifier works as a double agent providing a long wearing base as well as setting your makeup. For you ladies who’s face disappears by noon, mattifier will improve the performance of your foundation and concealer. For the make-up haters or men, add mattifier to your routine to keep you shine free all day. Sephora’s Tricks of the Trade Anti-Shine Primer is a steal at $18.